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Mwingilianomatini Kati Ya Mkaguzi Mkuu Wa Serikali Na Mstahiki Meya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Tamthilia ya Kiswahili ni mojawapo ya tanzu za Fasihi Andishi ya Kiswahili. Tanzu nyingine ni pamoja na riwaya, ushairi, hadithi fupi, novela na zinginezo. Utanzu wa tamthilia umedhihirisha kwa njia moja au nyingine uhusiano ... -
Factors Influencing Urbanization Of Informal Settlements In Cities, Case Of Eldoret Municipality, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)With urbanization has come growth of the urban poor and informal settlements, also referred to as slums. A whopping 32% of the world’s urban population lives in slums. Even with modest successes in poverty reduction and ... -
Selection for yield potential, disease resistance and canning quality in runner and snap bean lines and populations
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Breeding vegetable and grain runner and snap bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) varieties with high yield, good pod quality, disease resistance, and suitable for processing industries has received virtually no research attention ... -
Influence of Total Quality Management Adoption on Provision of Quality Water Services in Vihiga County-kenya: a Case of Amatsi Water Company.
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)According to Water Services Regulatory (WASREB) Report on Performance Review of Kenya’s Water Services Sector 2011-2012, Amatsi water Services Company limited have total population of 265,000 in the service area, population ... -
Effects of Contructivist Instructional Methods Learner Achievement in Biology in Secondary Schools in Homabay County Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The study investigated the effects of constructivist instructional methods on learner achievement in biology in secondary schools in Homabay County, Kenya. Independent variable for the study was effect of constructivist ... -
Redesigning the reclaimed landscape for sustainable recreation in Kayole
(University of Nairobi, 2016)In the past mines were abandoned after mining activities leaving undesired effects on the landscape and water sources. Numerous accidents occur in quarries across Kenya leading to deaths of 30 people annually. Mining is ... -
Determinants Of Sustainability Of Community Water Projects In Webuye East Sub-county, Bungoma, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Water is the most important natural resource and a basic human need. In many developing countries as a result of achieving the United Nations Millennium Goal 7c which targeted to reduce the proportion of people without ... -
Mobile device multiband antenna design optimization and performance tuning in the presence of active components
(University of Nairobi, 2016-05)The latest trend in handset design is slim smart phones that require small, thin, light weight and wideband multiband internal antennas. This trend poses two major challenges in designing a mobile device antenna: how to ... -
Market Penetration Strategies Used By Football Betting Firms In Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)This study was conducted to establish the market penetration strategies used by football betting firms in Kenya. A descriptive census study was done on the 12 licensed and registered betting firms in Kenya. Data was collected ... -
Factors Influencing Poultry Production Among Poultry Farmers in Eldoret Town, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya.
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)This study was conducted in Eldoret town of Uasin Gishu County, Kenya. The purpose of the study was factors which influencing poultry production among poultry farmers in the town, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya, using Stochastic ... -
Generation Mean Analysis For Diplodia Ear Rot Resistance In Tropical Maize Inbred Lines
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Diplodia ear rot caused by Stenocarpella maydis (Berk) Sutton is one of the most important fungal diseases of maize in the tropics. Breeding programs in Eastern and Southern Africa have developed maize inbred lines with ... -
Factors Influencing Students’ Involvement In Governance Of Public Secondary Schools In Kajiado County, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of the study was to establish factors influencing students‟ involvement in governance in public secondary schools in Kajiado County. The study was guided by the following objectives: examine the influence of ... -
Modeling and synthesis of antiplasmodial chromones, chromanones and chalcones based on natural products of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-05)A significant amount of research has been done on plants of Kenya resulting in the isolation of thousands of natural products, but data on these natural products is not systematically organized in a readily accessible ... -
Influence Of Business Associations Services On The Growth Of Micro And Small Enterprises: A Case Of Starehe Sub County, Nairobi County, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)According to the Sessional paper No. 2 of 2005 on growth and development of micro and small enterprises in Kenya, only seventeen percent of small and medium firms grow out of micro firms. This is a real cause of concern ... -
Surgical site infection following emergency laparotomy for bowel surgery at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)A seven (7) month descriptive cross sectional study on surgical site infection (SSI) following emergency laparotomy for bowel pathology was conducted in the general surgical unit at Kenyatta national hospital (KNH). Incidence ... -
Factors Influencing Female Students’ Dropout Rate in Secondary Schools in Mogadishu, Somalia
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of this study was to determine the factors that influence the Dropout rate of female students in secondary schools in Mogadishu, Benadir Region. Four research questions were formulated to guide the study: to ... -
Factors Affecting the Performance of Construction Projects in Mombasa County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Construction industry contributes significantly in terms of scale and share in the development process for both developed and developing countries. The construction products provide the necessary public infrastructure ... -
Influence of conflict related factors on provision of quality education for pastoralist learners in public secondary schools, Marigat sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The study sought to find out the influence of conflict related factors on provision of quality education for pastoralist learners in public secondary schools, marigat sub-county, Kenya. The researcher formulated study ... -
Institutional Factors Influencing Implementation Of Safety Standards In Public Secondary Schools In Yatta Sub-County, Machakos County Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of the study was to investigate the institutional factors influencing implementation to safety standards and guidelines in public Secondary Schools in Yatta Sub-County, Machakos County, Kenya. The objectives ... -
Influence of Stakeholders Involvement on Implementation of Projects in the Aviation Industry: a Case of Kenya Airways
(University of Nairobi, 2016-07)Undertaking a stakeholder analysis can be an important first step in managing the human and social capital resources in the project. In the past, Kenya Airways has faced several challenges because employees were not ...
